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Chitral Airport
Chitral Airport (OPCH/CJL) serves Chitral, Pakistan. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (02/20). Field elevation is 4920 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: OPCH
- Name: Chitral Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: 35.886211
- Longitude: 71.799919
- Elevation: 4920 ft
- Country: Pakistan
- Municipality: Chitral
- IATA Code: CJL
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 02/20
- Designation: 02/20
- Dimensions: 1750x30m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: Visual approach only, NDB
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 122.500 MHz
- Ground: 121.800 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: Pakistan CAA; advance coordination essential. Weather contingency planning required.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 3000 PKR per tonne
- Parking Fee: First 4 hours free; approximately 1200 PKR per tonne per hour thereafter
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: PKR
- Remarks: Chitral Airport. CAA Pakistan operated. Remote mountain valley airport. Hindu Kush region.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Extremely limited fuel. Must be tankered or pre-arranged. Mountain logistics add significant cost.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Domestic airport. No customs/immigration. Near Afghan border. Kalash Valley tourism.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: VFR operations only. Elevation 1,500m (4,921 ft). Narrow valley approach. Weather-dependent; frequent cancellations. Morning flights only typically. Short runway (1,784m).
Airport Services
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Pakistan Permit Requirements
Slow
Overflight: 3d
Landing: 7d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 96 hours (4 days) for security screening; 48 working hours minimum
- Landing Lead Time: 6 business days
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require PCAA permit and military approval. Security-sensitive, allow extra time.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at OPCH?
- The tower frequency at Chitral Airport is 122.5 MHz.
- What fuel is available at OPCH?
- Chitral Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does OPCH require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Chitral Airport (Pakistan).
- Does OPCH require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Chitral Airport.